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Is Illinois going to open up more of the economy over the next few weeks? Leaders of the convention and hotel industry would like to see more people allowed in ballrooms and at conferences. Governor J...

A 29-year-old Odin man has been arrested by Marion County Sheriff’s Deputies for aggravated fleeing and eluding police. John Williams of Linton Street was sitting in a car outside his home when ...

A 34-year-old Centralia man has been arrested by Centralia Police Monday morning on drug charges. Clarence Miller of South Sycamore was taken into custody for alleged possession of methamphetamine and...

The Salem Wildcats return to action tonight as they travel to Mt Carmel to take on the Aces. Salem dropped a game to Mt Carmel earlier this season at home after leading by 13 in the 2nd half. The Cats...

The KC Blue Devils dropped to 6-6 on the season and 3-5 in the GRAC after their 75-70 loss to Wabash Valley. The Devils had the ball in the game's final 15 seconds down by 3 but threw the ball away fo...

The Salem Wildcat boy's bowlers finished their season with a loss to Centralia 2921-2782. Charlie Hunter led the Cats with a 667 series. The JV boys bowled unopposed. Dominick Winkler led Team 1 with ...

(Photo by Greg Maxey) The Franklin Park Bobcats open up the Class L regional's in Salem tonight when they take on Casey Mt Vernon. The Bobcats have dropped 5 straight since starting 4-1 and enter toni...

(Photo by Winning Lens) The Franklin Park Lady Bobcats opened their basketball season last night with a 60-10 victory at Sandoval. Emma Gregg poured in 21 and Lilly Blagoue added 16 in the victory. Jo...

The Franklin Park Bobcats bowling team earned a win yesterday shooting 1363 to Rome's 790 and Central City added 543. Salem was led by Ryan Detering with 391, Silas Moats 389, Rhett Detering 306 and J...

On a 3-2 vote, the Centralia City Council has approved a separation agreement that will pay City Manager Lowell Crow $50,000 to retire. The council then approved an employment agreement with Forrest L...